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Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found

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Updated 31.3.2026
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Tiger Woods *Florida John Budensiek Jupiter Island Martin County

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Mar 31, 2026

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Al JazeeraMar 31

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found

Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges in Florida on Tuesday following a car crash last week. The plea was entered hours after the Martin County Sheriff's Office released a report detailing signs of impairment at the scene. According to the report, Woods had bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, and opioid pills in his pocket. Woods told deputies he had taken prescription medication and was looking at his phone before the accident on Jupiter Island, where his car clipped a truck and rolled over. The report also indicated Woods' movements were slow and lethargic, and he was sweating while speaking with deputies.

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Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida.

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Woods's eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils were dilated, and he had opioid pills in his pocket.

— Martin County Sheriff’s Office

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Deputies found two white pills, identified as the opioid hydrocodone, in his pocket.

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The golfer was travelling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road on Jupiter Island.

— the sheriff’s office

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Woods told deputies he had been looking at his phone and fiddling with the radio before the crash.

Mar 29, 2026

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Associated Press (AP)Mar 29

Tiger Woods is facing an uncertain future off the golf course after his DUI arrest in Florida

Tiger Woods was arrested in Florida on Friday, March 27, 2026, following a car crash. Authorities reported that Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene of the accident, where he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover. He was subsequently taken to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office jail facility. The arrest has cast uncertainty on Woods' future off the golf course. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office provided photos of Woods and his overturned vehicle.

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Tiger Woods was arrested Friday at the scene of a car crash in Florida.

— AP Production: Marissa Duhaney

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Authorities say Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene of a car crash.

— AP video: Cody Jackson

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The car crash involved Tiger Woods striking another vehicle and rolling his Land Rover.

— AP Production: Marissa Duhaney

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Tiger Woods was arrested on a DUI charge on Friday, March 27, 2026.

— AP Photo/Jim Rassol

Mar 28, 2026

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Associated Press (AP)Mar 28

Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI

Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Jupiter Island, Florida. Authorities stated that Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene of a car crash. The incident involved Woods striking another vehicle and rolling his Land Rover. He was taken into custody and later released on bail from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office jail facility. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office provided a photo of Woods and his overturned vehicle.

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Al JazeeraMar 28

Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest on suspicion of DUI

Tiger Woods was arrested in Florida on suspicion of DUI after a car crash on Friday near his home on Jupiter Island. The incident occurred when Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, causing it to roll onto its side. While no significant injuries were reported, Woods showed signs of impairment, though a Breathalyzer test indicated no alcohol. He refused a urine test and was subsequently arrested. Woods was released on bail eight hours later, the minimum allowed under state law. This is Woods' second DUI arrest; he previously pleaded guilty to reckless driving in 2017 after being found asleep at the wheel due to a mix of painkillers.

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Al JazeeraMar 28

Tiger Woods arrested for suspected DUI after rolling his car

Professional golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on March 28, 2026, near his Florida home for suspected driving under the influence (DUI). Police charged Woods after he rolled his Land Rover SUV. This marks the second time Woods has been arrested for DUI. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the extent of any injuries are currently unknown. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.

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Tiger Woods was arrested Friday at the scene of a car crash.

— AP News

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The car crash involved Tiger Woods striking another vehicle and rolling his Land Rover.

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Authorities say Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene.

— Authorities

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Tiger Woods was released on bail hours after his arrest.

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Tiger Woods was released on bail late on Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side.

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Mar 27, 2026

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Al JazeeraMar 27

Tiger Woods charged with DUI after rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods was arrested in Jupiter Island, Florida, on a DUI charge after a car crash that occurred around 2 PM. According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, Woods' Land Rover struck a pressure cleaner truck while attempting to pass it on a two-lane road, causing his vehicle to roll over. While neither Woods nor the other driver sustained significant injuries, investigators at the scene observed signs of impairment. Woods refused to take a urine test after a breathalyzer came back negative. He was charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, both misdemeanors. This incident marks at least the third time Woods has been involved in a car crash.

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South China Morning PostMar 27

Tiger Woods arrested at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI

Tiger Woods was arrested Friday near his Jupiter Island home after a car crash at approximately 2 p.m. Woods, driving a Land Rover, allegedly struck a pressure cleaner truck while attempting to pass it on a two-lane road, causing his vehicle to roll. While neither Woods nor the other driver were injured, authorities at the scene observed signs of impairment. Woods took a breathalyzer test, which came back negative, but refused to submit to a urine test. He was charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, both misdemeanor charges.

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Tiger Woods was arrested on a DUI charge following a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida.

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Woods attempted to pass a pressure cleaner truck while driving on a two-lane road.

— Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

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Woods did a breathalyser test, which came out negative, but he refused to take a urine test.

— Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

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Authorities charged him with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

— Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

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This was at least the third time Woods has been involved in a car crash.